Living in Clawson, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clawson · Census data 2020–2024
Clawson has 11,374 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $88,636 (22% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $267,100, the median rent is $1,253/month.
Clawson at a glance
- Population
- 11,374
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $88,636State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $267,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,253/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clawson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clawson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clawson the median home value is $267,100, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,253 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,695 a month in housing costs.
Clawson median household income
The median household income in Clawson is $88,636 and the income per person is $52,141. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Clawson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,872
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.99
Clawson demographics
- Population
- 11,374
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 5,680
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clawson ›
Education in Clawson
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Clawson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clawson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Clawson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clawson | 11,374 | $88,636 | $267,100 | $1,253 |
| Royal Oak | 57,950 | $101,109 | $328,700 | $1,381 |
| Madison Heights | 28,419 | $69,503 | $199,100 | $1,176 |
| Berkley | 15,149 | $116,239 | $316,700 | $1,526 |
| Troy | 87,898 | $120,045 | $420,300 | $1,602 |
| Birmingham | 21,763 | $153,510 | $698,300 | $1,902 |
| Huntington Woods | 6,328 | $190,150 | $473,900 | $2,493 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2,602 | $171,125 | $448,700 | $1,720 |
| Beverly Hills | 10,524 | $177,412 | $511,000 | $2,077 |
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What is the median household income in Clawson, MI?
The median household income in Clawson is $88,636, 22% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clawson?
The median home value in Clawson is $267,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Clawson?
The median gross rent in Clawson is $1,253 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is Clawson, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Clawson?
The median age in Clawson is 39.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Clawson?
The average commute to work in Clawson is 22 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clawson?
The unemployment rate in Clawson is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clawson?
45.8% of adults in Clawson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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